ASHWIN LEAVES TEST SERIES TO ATTEND HIS AILING MOTHER

RAJKOT, Feb. 17, 2024

From our Sports Correspondent

Team India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has withdrawn from the ongoing Rajkot Test match against England due to a medical emergency.

India’s star bowler made the decision to rush home to be with his mother, indicating a pressing family matter that requires his immediate attention.

BCCI shared an official statement

“Ravichandran Ashwin has withdrawn from the Test squad, effective immediately due to a family medical emergency,” B.C.C.I. said. “In these challenging times, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the team fully supports Ashwin”, B.C.C.I. added.

The announcement came after the end of the second day’s play in Rajkot, where the Chennai-lad picked up his 500th Test Wicket.

Though nothing more was revealed by the Indian board, the B.C.C.I., Rajiv Shukla confirmed that Ashwin has returned home to be with his mother, who has been admitted to a hospital in Chennai.